The Princess Wei Yang

ed, Imperial Father and Mother don’t know.
But, you can’t tell anyone it’s me and not my Eighth Brother —” She stuttered.

“I won’t.” Li Min De smiled yet his expression was aloof, “Princess, I’ll let you be.”

It’s not because he didn’t notice but he just didn’t care at all.
Ninth Princess still hasn’t noticed this yet.
She just thought that it felt a little, a little awkward …… why is it she obviously has such high expectations for this encounter but when they finally meet, they had nothing much to say? Did she have to keep on circling these boring topics? Ninth Princess squeezed her sleeves and when she was about to open her mouth, she heard him say: “Is that all?” It was as if he was about to depart!

Ninth Princess immediately obstructed his path: “Wait! …… This is for you!”

She handed him a small pouch and then embarrassingly turned and wished to run away.

Li Min De instantly threw the pouch back without even laying his eyes: “Princess, this can’t be given to anyone, you should keep it, I can’t accept this.” Li Min De smilingly said, his tone didn’t reveal any hesitation and after, he turned to leave.

Ninth Princess stood in her spot as she watched him walk into the distance …… she squeezed the small pouch really hard as she delved into a state of blame and censure.
He didn’t accept it, he actually didn’t accept it! He actually dares not to accept it! He obviously knew the meaning behind this small pouch! Ninth Princess almost wanted to cry and was raging red.
When she was about to run after him, her small pouch was taken from her and soon after, she heard someone’s laughter: “So embarrassing! You dare gift a small pouch to a man in broad daylight!”

Ninth Princess watched and then her expression changed: “Zhang Feng, quickly return it to me!”

This young man was dressed in red, his face white and looks handsome.
His eyes carried an expression that welcomes smiles.
He gave Ninth Princess a glance and then looked down at the pouch in his hands.
On the upper part of the pouch were green lotuses entwined with red lotuses.
As it moves downwards, a multicolored blissful fish is seen with a lifelike head and tail.
The fish also had prints on its body and beneath these prints were a linkage of five-colored beads, making it really adorable.
He whispered: “The fish represents the male while the lotus represents the female.
Doesn’t this sound exactly like that ancient poem: `Traveling south can pick lotuses, lotuses that are lush, with fish playing within.` With the Princess gifting such a thing, I’m afraid it’s inappropriate ……”

Ninth Princess was abruptly infuriated because what Zhang Feng just read was a love poem.
She didn’t even meant that.
She just learned how to make this small pouch and came here to give it to her crush.
Who would have expected to be laughed at by him now?

Zhang Feng is Duke Luo’s grandson and also Seventh Prince’s cousin.
Since he was young, he often came into the palace to play and can be considered childhood friends with Ninth Princess.
However, they had always bicker with each other.
As long as they see each other, no one dared to be in the vicinity.

Ninth Princess charged forward without any thoughts.
But Zhang Feng unexpectedly hid the satchel and laughingly said: “This will be my evidence.
From now on, if you don’t obey me, I will tell others about this incident.
Of course, it’s about how satchel was rejected!”

Ninth Princess’ eyes were red and her face turned pale.
It looked like she wanted to bite him but ultimately, she stayed silent and ran away —— As Zhang Feng watched her run away, his eyes showed a hint of disappointment.
The smile that he had also vanished and his expression gradually sank.

Li Wei Yang watched this scene from afar and couldn’t help but shook her head.

Young Zhang Gongzi obviously liked the Princess but why did he use this way of expression? She was deep in thought and realized that she didn’t understand the minds of these young boys at all and thus concluded that they were in a rebellious stage.
It’s probably like this.
As she was busy zoning out, Sun Yan Jun whispered: “Seems like your family’s Third Gongzi doesn’t like the Princess!”

Li Wei Yang was distracted and smilingly commented: “Yes, looking at it, he doesn’t like her.”

Sun Yan Jun sighed and said: “Actually being a Prince Consort is not a bad idea.”

Li Wei Yang answered with a straight face: “Yes, actually if you marry my Second Brother, it’s not a bad idea either.”

Sun Yan Jun grunted and then realized what she had just said.
She blushed and angrily said: “If you speak more rubbish, I won’t acknowledge you!”

The marriage arrangement between the two families had already been set.
According to commonality, Sun Xiaojie shouldn’t be lingering out.
But she had a lively personality and couldn’t just sit at home.
Luckily for her, she hailed from a warrior family so she didn’t have much qualms.
Moreover, Second Furen can’t wait to have her marry into the family as early as possible.
To avoid delays, everyone in her family turned a blind eye to her actions.

Li Wei Yang smiled: “Okay, then don’t acknowledge me, once you marry into the family, you still ought to speak to me!”

Sun Yan Jun’s face reddened like a cooked shrimp.
To digress, she hurriedly said: “Do you know, I’ve heard father said, for the Duke’s Furen’s sixtieth birthday, His Majesty has allowed the Jiangs’ two Gongzis to return home and celebrate! But I didn’t see them so I don’t know what they look like?”

Li Wei Yang stopped smiling and eventually said: “Are you talking about Second Gongzi Jiang Yang and Third Gongzi Jiang Hua?”

Sun Yan Jun nodded: “Yes, that’s what father told me.”

The relationship between the Suns and Jiangs was not bad and Sun’s father served in the military so his news must be accurate.
Li Wei Yang smiled: “That must be why Miss Gao didn’t come today.”

Jiang Yang’s fiancee was the legitimate Xiaojie of Marquis of Xiang Yang, Gao Wan-er.
Since Jiang Yang was going to attend, then Gao Xiaojie who was soon to be his wife must avoid meeting him.

Sun Yan Jun smilingly replied: “Everyone says the Jiang’s Gongzis are alluringly handsome.
Today, I must use this opportunity to take a good look at him.”

Witnessing her excitement, Li Wei Yang couldn’t hold back her laughter.

Sun Yan Jun couldn’t help but stare at Li Wei Yang.
She noticed her dark eyes were radiating with color and happiness.
She was a bit startled by this because usually Wei Yang was calm yet lack the vivacity of a young girl.
She was extremely clever and made small talk with others yet she’ve only seen her smile but never her inner sincerity.
Speaking of intelligence and schemes, she still hasn’t learned a single one of her skills.
But towards Sun Yan Jun, Li Wei Yang had always been sincere smiles.

Sun Yan Jun lingered over this thought since she didn’t know what she possessed that welcomed sincerity.
But she just didn’t understand.
People as scheming as Li Wei Yang had always been attracted to people who are much more innocent.
It’s like how moths always flutter around candlelights.
The darkness always yearned sunlight, and it’s that simple.

Right at this moment, a yatou walked over and greeted them: “I see Xian Zhu is here, Furen has been searching for you everywhere to pay your respects to the Duke’s Furen.”

Sun Yan Jun glanced at Li Wei Yang with intentions to keep her mouth shut like cicadas in cold weather.
Everyone knew of what happened last time when the Duke’s Furen scolded Li Wei Yang.
Li Wei Yang could attend this banquet due to the Empress Dowager’s status.
Now that the Duke’s Furen wanted her to pay her respects, everyone knew it was an opportunity for the former to torture Li Wei Yang.
Sun Yan Jun whispered: “Wei Yang, find an excuse to not go.”

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Translator: Erica

Editor: Erica